Rennes, France

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Rennes (Brittany) Pop: 220,000

Situated on a small hill at the twining of the rivers Ille and Vilaine in the Province of Bretagne, Rennes is another French city with ancient Roman heritage.

Modern Rennes offers a diverse economy of tourism, telecommunications, and automobile (Citroen) production.

The city derives its name from a Celtic tribe, Redones, that had its capital there.

One of Rennes' twin cities is Cork, Ireland.

Attractions in Rennes:

  • Les Transmusicales-annual
  • Les Tombees de la Nuit and Travelling-cinema features
  • Renne's cathedral
  • Jardin du Thabor
  • Palais de Justice-16th century
  • Museum of Brittany
  • Museum of Fine Arts

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